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Village of Sagaponack – Claims Processing (2017M-124)
… $850,659. Key Findings The Board does not review each claim to determine if the claims are properly itemized and … a thorough and deliberate claims audit, ensuring that each claim has sufficient supporting documentation, and that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2017/09/15/village-sagaponack-claims-processing-2017m-124Other Bulletin No. 30
… Background Civil Service Law, Section 131 and the Division of the Budget Bulletin D-1133, provide for payment of performance advances on April 1 to eligible M/C employees … 603-667) and whose annual salary is below the Job Rate of the employee’s grade on the payment effective date based …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/suny-construction-fund/other-30-april-2016-state-university-construction-fund-scfOther Bulletin No. 27
To provide the State University Construction Fund instructions for processing the April 2015 SCF MC Performance Advances
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/suny-construction-fund/other-27-april-2015-state-university-construction-fund-scfUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-266.2
… To provide the Unified Court System with an updated list of those unions that submit membership and dues transactions … for union dues Background A recent internal review of the procedures for initiating and terminating payroll … requests for the initiation, cessation or modification of dues deductions must come from a union via electronic file …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-2662-updated-procedures-initiating-or-terminating-payrollFranklin County – Procurement (2016M-366)
… for 2016 totaled approximately $101.2 million. Key Findings The County did not procure professional services … for the Legislature’s selection of a service provider. Key Recommendations Ensure that County officials procure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2017/01/06/franklin-county-procurement-2016m-366Sempronius Fire Company – Financial Activities (2017M-231)
… Company is affiliated with the Three Town Fire District in Cayuga County and provides fire protection services for … is governed by a five-member Board. Operating expenses in 2016 totaled $40,849. Key Findings The Board did not … statements were not prepared for fundraising events held in 2016 with revenues totaling $59,449. Key Recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2018/01/26/sempronius-fire-company-financial-activities-2017m-231Katonah-Lewisboro Union Free School District – Procurement of Professional Services (2016M-193)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the process and procedures used to procure professional services for the period July 1, 2014 … School District is located in the Town of Lewisboro and parts of the Towns of Bedford, Pound Ridge and North Salem in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/22/katonah-lewisboro-union-free-school-district-procurement-professionalTown of Lewiston – Town Management of Joseph Davis State Park (2014M-162)
… evaluated, planned and managed in accordance with the license agreement with the State. Submit annual financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/02/27/town-lewiston-town-management-joseph-davis-state-park-2014m-162Clymer Central School District – Financial Management (2016M-187)
… Background The Clymer Central School District is located in the Towns of Clymer, French Creek, Mina and Sherman in Chautauqua County. The District, which operates one school …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/08/12/clymer-central-school-district-financial-management-2016m-187School Districts’ Energy Performance Contracts (2015-MR-1)
… report - pdf] We also released five letter reports to the following school districts: Half Hollow Hills Central … [pdf] . Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the projected cost and/or energy savings achieved … which energy services are installed, maintained or managed to improve the energy efficiency of, or produce energy for, a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/08/06/school-districts-energy-performance-contracts-2015-mr-1Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… district and charter school finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being spent appropriately and effectively.” … to ensure that they were accurate, properly supported and for valid district purposes. Auditors discovered purchase …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsOpinion 2001-5
… district, however, may not offer rewards in connection with other matters. 1982 Opns St Comp No. 82-242, p 302 is … authorizes a fire district to offer rewards in connection with other matters, such as incidents involving injury to … to offer such rewards in light of its express power with respect to fire prevention and safety, and its power …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2001-5Warsaw Fire Department – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-347)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether Company controls are … (Company). The Company provides services for the Village of Warsaw in Wyoming County and fire protection services to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/01/31/warsaw-fire-department-internal-controls-over-financialState Agencies Bulletin No. 1859
… reporting for 2020, agencies must submit AC-230s to OSC in accordance with the processing schedule outlined in this bulletin. Agencies must always forward payroll checks … Uncashed Payroll Check Outreach, any paychecks issued in 2019 that are not cashed, reversed, or reissued will be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1859-schedule-submitting-2020-year-end-returned-checksXII.5.B Unique Invoice Number Requirements – XII. Expenditures
… facilitate the SFS functionality that prevents the payment of duplicate invoices. Process and Transaction Preparation: … Unit should make it clear on the voucher the portion of the invoice for which payment is being made. When the … The SFS will not automatically prevent the payment of duplicate invoices Vendors may not accurately credit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii5b-unique-invoice-number-requirementsStarpoint Central School District – Financial Condition (2015M-266)
… The Starpoint Central School District is located in the Towns of Cambria, Lockport, Pendleton, Wheatfield and Royalton in Niagara County. The District, which operates four schools with approximately 2,700 students, is governed by an elected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/02/05/starpoint-central-school-district-financial-condition-2015m-266Northern Adirondack Central School District – Leave Accruals (2020M-50)
… contracts. Errors occurred in the leave records maintained for 24 of the 33 (73 percent) employees tested. The District overpaid seven employees $29,686 for unused leave accruals. Key Recommendations Ensure … to reflect Board-approved contracts. Discuss overpayments with the District’s legal counsel and take appropriate action …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/09/25/northern-adirondack-central-school-district-leave-accruals-2020m-50Town of Warrensburg - Procurement (2014M-96)
… the quotes were obtained. The Town did not have contracts with all service providers. Key Recommendations Review the … Ensure that competitive bids are obtained in accordance with the purchasing policy. Ensure that contracts are in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/06/20/town-warrensburg-procurement-2014m-96City of Norwich - Emergency Medical Services Billing (2019M-112)
… did not bill for 614 incidents resulting in $417,600 of unbilled medical services and inaccurately billed 9 … approximately $200,000 in lost revenue at the current rate of collection. No one reconciles the billings to the medical … incidents. City officials disagreed with certain aspects of our findings and recommendations, but indicated they have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2019/08/16/city-norwich-emergency-medical-services-billing-2019m-112Opinion 90-31
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … §10(1): A committee formed by seven towns to operate a joint airport pursuant to General Municipal Law, §353-a must … a meeting. You ask whether a committee formed to operate a joint airport pursuant to General Municipal Law, §353-a, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-31